Nurse shortages highlight Govt failure, says McManus

The ongoing nurse shortage in Irish hospitals has reached the stage of critical condition, according to Labour's spokeswoman on Health, Liz McManus.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2003 - 16:33

The ongoing nurse shortage in Irish hospitals has reached the stage of critical condition, according to Labour's spokeswoman on Health, Liz McManus.

Representatives from the Irish Nurses Organisation have been meeting the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the Northern Area Health Board to discuss the situation.

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